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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1966

Page

10

Cepeda Rejuvenated By Giants Spring Drill

Visitors note Orlando Cepeda fully recovered from knee injury as he works out at Casa Grande, Arizona. The Puerto Rico slugger fields at first base without strain and belts a 400 foot batting practice drive, signaling a promising spring for the Giants. Cepeda has shown high spirits since arriving at camp.

Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Cepeda Giants Casa Grande Ariz Puerto Rico

Daytona Motorcycle Classics Open With Star-Studded Entry

Close to 500 riders from amateurs to experts will compete in four Daytona races at Daytona International Speedway on March 18 to 20. The 200 and 100 mile events feature defending champions and rising stars, including Roger Reiman Bart Markel and Sonny Gager among others in a field of 180 novices 105 experts and 79 amateurs. The event is the largest AMA calendar gathering and the Daytona 200 offers the most championship points.

Daytona Beach Fila America Daytona International Speedway American Motorcycle Association Roger Reiman Kewanee Ill Dick Mann Crocket Calif Wayne Cook Richmond Sonny Gager Jacksonville Fla Reiman Bart Markel Flint Michigan Markel Daytona AMA

Brown Fair After Surgery

Baltimore Orioles catcher Dick Brown remained in fair condition at Sinai Hospital after a three hour operation to remove a benign tumor from the back of his head. Dr Clinton Harrison led the neurosurgery team and Brown will stay in recovery and intensive care in the days ahead. The team had previously announced he would miss the entire 1966 season.

Baltimore (Ap Dick Brown Baltimore Orioles Sinai Hospital Brown Clinton Harrison Division of Sinai Orioles Baltimore Florida

Clay-Terrell Fight Loses Battle Again

TORONTO AP The Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell heavyweight title bout faces uncertain fate as Ontario Labor Minister Leslie Rowntree weighs whether to allow the contested clash to be held in Toronto. The fight has been rejected or expelled in New York Illinois and Verdun Quebec with officials citing concerns. Rowntree will decide soon after considering recommendations from Ontario athletic director Merv McKenzie.

Toronto Ernie Terrell Ontario Leslie Rowntree Rowntree New York State Athletic Commission Illinois Attorney General Illinois Athletic Commission Chicago Verdun Montreal Merv McKenzie Harold Ballard Maple Leaf Gardens Maple Leafs Gardens Mike Malitz New York Robert Arum Main Boat

Celtics Rally Past St Louis 106 104

The Boston Celtics edged St Louis 106 104 as John Havlicek hit a late jumper with 2:20 remaining, ending a three game skid and moving within five percentage points of first place Philadelphia in the Eastern Division. The game also listed Monday results and upcoming schedules including St Louis vs Philadelphia and other NBA matchups.

Associated Press Boston Celtics National Basketball Association John Havlicek Celtics St .Louis Philadelphia Boston St. Louis New York Los Angeles Baltimore San Francisco Eugene Ore Cincinnati Indianapolis Seattle

Menke Aims to Prove He Is Top Shortstop This Summer

Dennis Menke, 25, of Iowa, seeks a big season with the Atlanta Braves to rebound from a knee injury. He trains in West Palm Beach, homered in an exhibition vs Florida, aims .300 with 20 25 homers, and earns praise from manager Bobby Bragan for his speed, hands, and arm.

Ron Speer Associated Press West Palm Beach Fila Dennis Menke Atlanta Braves Menke Braves University of Florida Bobby Bragan

Ardmore Tigers place two on All Limestone county team

Ardmore's high flying Tigers, ready for the Class AA state tourney in Tuscaloosa, secured two first unit selections Donnie Young and Dwight Clark, plus two on the second unit. Additional first unit picks included Jack Rose, John Davis, and Wayne Goodin. Second unit features Dewaine Clark and Billy Berry, with other honorees Tommy Davis, Steve Ussery, and James Hobbs. Athens Bible School and Tanner had no selections.

Athens Ardmore Tigers Lineville Tuskcaloosa The Harold Murrell Donnie Young Dwight Clark West ‘Limestone Jack Rose Clements John Davis East Limestone Wayne Goodin West Limestone Dewaine Clark Billy Berry Tommy Davis Steve Ussery Elkmont James Hobbs

Lorenzen's Record Likely To Fall At Atlanta 500

In Atlanta 500 preview, Freddie Lorenzen’s 1964 record of 134.146 mph appears vulnerable as Ford and Plymouth battle for speed. Notables include A. J. Foyt, Marvin Panch, Curtis Turner, Ned Jarrett, Bobby Isaac, and Cale Yarborough. Lorenzen teammates Dick Hutcheson in Holman Moody Ford. Ford and Plymouth split wins on mile tracks this season. The race tests speed against handling on a shorter track.

Atlanta Freddie Orenzen Detroit Richard Petty Ford Riverside Plymouth Daytona Petty Paul Goldsmith Lee Petty Ray Nichols Lorenzen Freddie Charlotte

Pensacola Open winner tops 16 under par

Pensacola event saw Pee-Gay Brewer Jr of Dallas outlast a late challenge from Bruce Devlin and Jackie Cupit to claim the $10,000 Pensacola Open with a 272 total, 16 under par. Other brief notes include baseball’s Dick Brown undergoing brain tumor surgery, and coaching moves in football with Hugh Taylor joining the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike McCormack named Redskins offensive line coach. Horse and harness racing results from Pimlico, Lincoln Downs, Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn, Fair Grounds, and Donn Handicap outlets are also listed with winners and margins.

Pensacola Pee — Gay Brewer Jr Dallas Bruce Devlin Jackie Cupit Baltimore Dick Brown Baltimore Orioles Sinai Hospital Pittsburgh Hugh Bones) Taylor Houston Oilers Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Mike McCormack Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins

College basketball NCAA first round scores and results

Eastern Regional St Josephs 65 Providence 48 Davidson 95 Rhode Island 65 Mid East Regional Dayton 58 Miami Ohio 51 Western Kentucky 105 Chicago Loyola West Regional Houston 82 Colorado State 76 Texas Western 89 Oklahoma City Univ Mid West Regional North Dakota 112 Valparaiso 82 NAIA First Round Southern State Ark 72 Guilford NC Central Michigan 67 Edinboro Pa Morris Harvey 110 Peru State Neb overtime Norfolk State 132 Upper Iowa 97 Oklahoma Baptist 80 California Western 76 Central State Ohio 92 St Thomas Minn 69 Rockhurst 102 Millersville St 86 Georgia Southern 85 Howard Payne 80 overtime Michigan State 86 Michigan 77 Iowa 82 Indiana 77 Wisconsin 87 Minnesota 74 Northwestern 84 Illinois 76 Purdue 92 Ohio State 86 Kansas 85 Colorado 65 Nebraska 85 Oklahoma State 64 Kansas State 75 Iowa State 73 overtime Kentucky 103 Tulane 74 Idaho 116 Idaho State 109 Washington State 81 Washington 74

St. Joseph’s Providence Davidson Rhode Island Dayton Miami Ohio Western Kentucky Chicago Loyola North Dakota Valparaiso Southern State Ark Guilford N.C Central Michigan Edinboro Morris Harvey Peru State Neb Norfolk State Upper Iowa Oklahoma Baptist California Western Central State St. Thomas Minn Rockhurst Millersville St Georgia Southern Howard Payne Michigan State Michigan Iowa Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Northwestern Ilinois Purdue Ohio State Kansas Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma State Kansas State Iowa State Kentucky Tulane Idaho Idaho State Washington State Washington

Kelso Sidelines Before Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park

Miami AP reports another top horse Kelso is out with an ankle injury. Owned by Mrs. Richard C. duPont, the gelding was to race in the $50,000 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park but trainer Carl Hanford said the horse hobbled himself and will miss the event.

Miami Richard C. duPont Kelso Gulfstream Park Baltimore Idle Pimlico Beau Kitten Lincoln R.I Rosnat Asa Corbin Exeter Lincoln Downs Ribot Flag Fibran Hot Springs Ark Fla Graystark Roman Brother Florida Carl Hanford

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